Sarah Goodes
CO-DIRECTOR
Sarah Goodes is an award-winning Australian theatre director recognized for bringing over 17 new Australian works to the mainstage. Sarah directed the acclaimed sell out production of Julia starring Justine Clarke for Sydney Theatre Company which toured nationally. Her production of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf, starring Kat Stewart, sold out at Red Stitch Theatre, transferred to The Comedy Theatre in 2024 and is a part of Sydney Theatre Companies 2025 season.
In 2025 she will direct the world premiere of Joanna Murray Smith adaptation of The Talent Mr Ripley at the Sydney Theatre Company staring Will McDonald.
Sarah was awarded a Helpmann Award for Best Director on The Children in 2018 where the production won 3 awards for Best Direction, Best Production, Best Actor.
Sarah was the Associate Artistic Director at Melbourne Theatre Company for 5 years where she worked closely with writers on instigating and developing new work. Some of these included Sunday by Anthony Weigh staring Nikki Shiels, the original production of Virginia Gay’s Cyrano, Golden Shield by Anchuli Felicia King and Arbus & West by Stephen Sewell.
As a Resident Director at Sydney Theatre Company, she directed the world premier of Joanna Murray Smith play Switzerland – now a major film starring Helen Mirren. She directed The Hanging by Angela Betzien, Battle of Waterloo by first time playwright Kylie Coolwell and The Splinter by Hilary Bell.
Sarah’s other directing credits include The Weekend Adapted from the Charlotte Wood novel by Sue Smith and The Sugar House by Alana Valentine (Belvoir).
Sarah instigated the production of Big Name No Blanket. The story of the Warumpi Band with the bands family and helped steer it over 6 years with the Ilbijerri Theatre company to its premier production as part of the 2024 Sydney Festival. It is still on tour around the country
Sarah did her postgraduate in Theatre Directing at VCA and undergraduate at UNSW and University California San Diego. She is completing a Masters of Screen Business at ATFRS.
“Dramaturgically incredibly astute and instinctive, Sarah never loses sight of both the writer’s intention and the audience’s experience.”
Joanna Murray Smith
Diana Glenn
CO-DIRECTOR
Diana Glenn is an acclaimed Australian actress, voice over artist and recent producer with 30 years of experience in the screen industry. Her distinguished career spans television, film, and stage. Best known for her leading roles in Carla Cametti PD, Satisfaction, and The Secret Life of Us, Diana has built an extensive screen portfolio, including The Slap, Jack Irish, Secrets and Lies, Bad Behaviour, and In Our Blood. Her feature film credits include Black Water, Oyster Farmer, Somersault, Lone Wolf, and the upcoming Us.
Diana’s performance in The Slap earned her the prestigious AACTA Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2012.
In recent years, Diana has expanded into producing, demonstrating a keen eye for compelling storytelling and innovative screen projects. She was a recipient of the Gender Matters Initiative in 2013 and selected for Screen Australia’s Producer Placement with Northern Pictures in 2020, where she worked as an associate producer on Spreadsheet for Paramount Plus. Her producing portfolio also includes numerous commercials and branded content for a range of clients.
Diana has a Diploma in Scriptwriting from AFTRS and recently completed her Masters in Screen Business also at AFTRS.
